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22 Day New Zealand Explorer Southbound Overview

This all-encompassing New Zealand tour takes you to the very best of both the North and South islands. Visit attractions like Mt Ruapehu and Rotorua, plus Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, Franz Joseph and much more.

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Trip Validity

2014-04-01 -
2015-04-28

This tour captures the best of both the North and South Islands

Explore and experience New Zealand to the fullest, from the secluded beaches and volcanic craters of the north to the glaciers, mountains and fjords in the south. Adventure activities abound throughout the trip - sea kayaking and snorkelling, underground black-water rafting, bungy jumping, jet boating, mountain biking and kayaking. From Auckland to Christchurch and everything in between, this journey has New Zealand covered.

Bushwalk in Abel Tasman National Park

Discover the beautiful the Bay of Islands

Experience Rotorua's geysers and bubbling mud pools

Go wild in Queenstown - the adrenaline-rush capital of the world

Let Waitomo's glow worms show you the way

Savour the majesty of Mt Ruapehu

Soak up Auckland's cosmopolitan vibe

Visit Wellington's Te Papa Tongarewa museum

What's included in this trip

Start:

Auckland, New Zealand

Finish:

Christchurch, New Zealand

Group size:

Min 4 , Max 15

Ages:

Min 12

Meals:

15 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Accommodation:

Overnight boat (1 nt)

Transport:

Ferry, Van

Included activities:

Notes:

1. Tour commences in Auckland with group meeting on day 1 at 6:00pm and finishes in Christchurch day 22 at approx 6pm; please consider when booking flights and accommodation. 2. We recommend you book accommodation in advance and extend your stay. 3. Trip runs in reverse, see tour code PTOACU. 4. Allow NZD 870 for meals not included. 5. A single supplement is available on this trip.

The North Island's home of extreme sports, Taupo sits on the shore of New Zealand's largest lake - the water-filled crater of an ancient volcano.
Located in the beautiful surrounds of Tongariro National Park, Mt Ruapehu is one of the world's most active volcanoes and a majestic sight to behold.

Explore Doubtful Sound on a cruise, searching out bottlenose dolphins, seals and crested penguins. This area dishes up scenery that is nothing short of breathtaking, with tall mountain peaks, waterfalls and crystal-clear water.